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I. TERM The term shall commence on November 1, 2012, and remain in effect until terminated by the repeal of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 or terminated in accordance with Paragraph XIV of this MOU. II. PURPOSE The purpose of this MOU is to provide and/or coordinate available workforce investment services delivered through the SAWIB and their One -Stop Partners at the Santa Ana WORK Center to Ca1WORKs WTW clients who choose to participate in the services. III. DEFINITIONS A. CalWORKs: California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids Act of 1997 as described in Section 11200 et seq., of the Welfare and Institutions Code. Ca1WORKs was implemented in 1998 to meet requirements of the Federal Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 and the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) Program. Ca1WORKs provides cash assistance, case management, job services and training, and supportive services to assist recipients in overcoming barriers to achieve economic self - sufficiency. B. One -Stop Partners: Local agencies collocated at a One -Stop facility providing employment related services and referrals to the public. Partner agencies represented at the Santa Ana WORK Center includes non - profit organizations; local colleges and educational institutions; and city, state, and county agencies. One -Stop Partners shall provide and /or coordinate workforce investment services to individuals, providing them with the necessary skills to participate in building a world -class workforce in Santa Ana. C. Santa Ana WORK Center: Career center operated by the SAWIB where the public can access core employment services and be referred directly to job training, education, or other services. Local WIBs have established a One -Stop delivery system concept providing job -ready individuals a single point of contact for information on unemployment insurance, career counseling, and job search and placement assistance. The One -Stop system description in the local WIA plan, including modifications thereto, is incorporated into this MOU by reference. D. Welfare -To -Work (WTW): A mandated program under the Ca1WORKs Act which requires parents or caretakers in families on welfare, unless exempted, to meet work requirements by participating in WTW activities with a goal of obtaining and/or maintaining stable employment that leads to achieving economic self - sufficiency. E. Workforce Investment Act (WIA): In accordance with the WIA of 1998, Public Law 105 -220, Section 117, and State of California implementing legislation and/or Executive Orders, a WIB was created and its members appointed by the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Santa Ana effective March 2000. The purpose of the SAWIB shall be to ensure the involvement of the business and industrial community, including small businesses, minority business enterprises, education, labor organizations, community -based organizations, economic development agencies and Page 4 of 9 (WAM0511) (June 5, 2012)